Siargao Islands Cloud Nine named one of the Top 50 Surfing Spots in the world.

Cloud Nine in Siargao, Surigao del Norte made the top 10 of the world’s best surfing spots. Ranked 9th recently by CNN Travel on their list of, “World’s 50 best surf spots.” Siargao is well known by surfers all over the world as The Surfing Capital of the Philippines with a reputation for large barreling waves. The surfing season is generally considered to run from Sept – March with some of the best waves coming in Oct. – April though good waves can be found year round.

The Cloud Nine break at Siargao Island is the most famous wave there, but there are many other good waves in the area that surfers can enjoy. Siargao Island is also popular with surfers because it’s considered an inexpensive surfing destination and the people are so friendly. 

Siargao Islands Cloud has been the home of many international surfing competitions for both men and woman, the most recent competition being the “6th Siargao Girls’ International Surfing Cup” held back in June.

   

Surfing Cloud 9 Siargao Island, Philippines

Siargao Surfing Cup – June 11-15, 2013

One of the most anticipated events in the Philippines is coming to General Luna, Siargao Island, Philippines. It’s the 6th annual Siargao Girls International Surfing Cup competition. Female surfers from all over Asia and the world will gather and compete for a chance at the 200,000 php (almost USD$ 5000) prize money plus trophies.

Siargao Island is world famous for its surfing because of Cloud 9. Cloud 9 is one of the most famous surfing waves in the Philippines. The large barreling waves make it the premier surfing destination in the Philippines and its ideal for the international competitions.

Siargao is considered an inexpensive tourist destination and offers plenty of activities to go along with the surfing. Aside from the white sand beaches there is the Caob lagoon. It is a beautiful and well preserved wetland of mangroves. Only a 40 minute boat ride away and is one extraordinary sight see for nature lovers. You will also find plenty of fresh seafood and other foods to delight your taste buds. Want to take a break from the surfing? Along General Luna near Cloud you find Cafés to relax in or Discos and bars to party the night away.

Roxy Siargao International Surfing Cup 2012 | Day 3

Surfing Cloud 9 Siargao blue tubes over live coral

Siargao Island

Siargao Island is the #1 surfing destination in the Philippines situated in the pristine and backdrop of the Surigao del Norte paradise. It is Fed by the waves of the Pacific Ocean, this island is the Philippine’s alternative to Oahu and Tahiti. The island is home to roughly 200,000 Filipinos and has a well-preserved wetland of mangroves (largest in Mindanao) in the south and west, and a sprawling coastline composed of white sand beaches and unspoiled lagoons in the east which faces the Pacific Ocean. Siargao has excellent surfing conditions, particularly during the southwest “habagat” monsoon from August to November, when the prevailing wind is offshore. There are many beautiful reefs to see also if you like diving. It is recommended you use a local guide if it’s your first time here to avoid the potential hazards.

Siargao Island

Siargao’s nightlife is mainly along General Luna, especially near Cloud Nine where local and foreign tourists gather for annual surfing and other activities. Bars and discos are very busy along this stretch of beach and really come alive at night. I’s also recommenced that you bring enough pesos with you since there aren’t many places to change your money here.

Siargao Island 

Beautiful Magpupungko, Siargao Islands





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